As of May 18, 2018:
SoftDeCC Software GmbH (hereinafter referred to as "SoftDeCC") places special emphasis on the protection of your personal data. We aim to provide a clear and transparent overview of the data we handle for your understanding.
1. General
SoftDeCC Software GmbH
Kapuzinerstr. 9C
80337 München
Telefon: 089 - 3090 839-30
Telefax: 089 - 3090 839-33
2. Processing of Personal Data
Personal data refers to individual information that directly or indirectly identifies a person, such as a name or a postal address. Processing of personal data may occur in the following cases:
1. Access Data / Server Log Files
SoftDeCC processes a limited set of data (known as connection data) technically necessary for each access to the web service. These data are required to establish and conduct a connection between your device and our servers. The processing is based on Art. 8(1)(a) of the e-Privacy Regulation. The following data or data categories may be collected:
- Name of the accessed webpage
- Date and time of access
- Description of the type of web browser used
- The page from which the file was requested
- IP address
The data stored by us are exclusively evaluated for statistical purposes.
2. Cookies
Websites use cookies, which are text files enabling the storage of device-specific information on the used end device. These are necessary for providing offers of the information society on our website and ensuring its error-free functionality. The processing is based on Art. 8(1)(c) and (d) of the e-Privacy Regulation. You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Blocking cookies, however, may limit the functionality of the web service.
Most of our cookies are "session cookies" and are automatically deleted after your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them, allowing us to recognize your browser on your next visit.
You can configure your browser to notify you about the setting of cookies, allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. Disabling cookies may restrict the functionality of this website.
3. Google Analytics:
(1) Purpose of Processing: The SoftDeCC website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. Google Analytics uses "cookies," text files stored on your computer, to analyze your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA. The processing is based on Art. 8(1)(b) of the e-Privacy Regulation and requires your explicit consent.
Google assures that your IP address will not be associated with other data. However, Google could technically identify individual users based on the received data, potentially processing personal data and user profiles for other purposes. We have no control over this. This, along with the transfer of data to the USA, raises privacy concerns. By using this website and not disabling JavaScript, you explicitly acknowledge and consent to Google processing your data as described above.
If IP anonymization is activated on this website, Google will shorten your IP address within EU member states or other countries party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before transmission to the USA. The IP anonymization is active on this website. Google will use this information on behalf of the website operator to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website and internet usage.
(2) Legal Basis: The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
(3) Legitimate Interest: Our legitimate interest is the statistical analysis of user behavior for optimization and marketing purposes. To protect your privacy interests, this website uses Google Analytics with the "anonymizeIP()" extension to ensure that IP addresses are processed in a truncated form, eliminating direct identifiability.
(4) Recipient Categories: Google and its partner companies.
(5) Transfer to a Third Country: Google Ireland Limited is affiliated with Google LLC, located in the USA, certified under the EU-US Privacy Shield, ensuring compliance with EU privacy standards.
(6) Storage Duration: 14 months
(7) Right to Object: You can prevent the storage of cookies through browser settings; however, this may limit the full functionality of the website. Additionally, you can prevent the collection and processing of data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en. You can also disable Google Analytics for future visits by setting an opt-out cookie. Further details and options can be found in Google's privacy center at https://safety.google/security-privacy/.
3. Processing of Personal Data with Consent
After you have given us consent, we store your data for the following purposes:
1. Contact Form:
We offer contact forms on our website. Within these forms, a separate consent statement is obtained. We process only personal data voluntarily provided by you (especially name, email address, contact details, subject of your inquiry). We use this data solely to process your request or handle your issue. This data is not shared without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your request is related to the fulfillment of a contract or necessary for pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries directed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR if requested).
The data entered in the contact form will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent, or the purpose for data storage no longer exists (e.g., after completing your request). Mandatory legal provisions, especially retention periods, remain unaffected.
2. Inquiry via Email, Phone, or Fax:
If you contact us via email, phone, or fax, your inquiry, including all resulting personal data (name, inquiry), is stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. This data is not shared without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your request is related to the fulfillment of a contract or necessary for pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) and/or our legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) as we have a legitimate interest in the effective processing of inquiries directed to us.
Data sent to us via contact inquiries will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent, or the purpose for data storage no longer exists (e.g., after completing your request). Mandatory legal provisions, especially statutory retention periods, remain unaffected.
3. Processing of Personal Data for Contractual Processing:
If a contract is concluded with us, we use personal data as far as necessary for contract processing or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. Your address data, in particular, will be processed. The data will be deleted after the tax and commercial retention periods expire, unless you have expressly consented to further use of your data.
4. Categories of Processed Personal Data:
- Name
- First name
- Address data
- Phone numbers
- Fax number
5. Categories of Data Recipients:
Personal data may be transmitted to the following categories of recipients:
- Public authorities, due to legal requirements
- Data processors pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR in the course of contract processing
- Other third parties in the context of function transfer
6. Transfer to Third Countries:
Personal data is not transferred to countries outside the European Union or the EEA.
7. Security:
SoftDeCC implements the legally required technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from loss, destruction, manipulation, and unauthorized access. Full data security cannot be guaranteed during communication via email. For information requiring high confidentiality, we recommend postal communication.
8. Duration of Data Storage:
Personal data is only stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the specified purposes or as required by statutory retention periods. After the respective purpose expires or the retention periods elapse, the data will be deleted in accordance with legal regulations.
9. Google Web Fonts:
This page uses web fonts provided by Google for a consistent display of fonts. Google Fonts are installed locally, and no connection to Google servers is established.
10. Revocability of Consent:
If the processing of personal data is based on your consent, you can revoke this consent at any time with future effect. Revocation is possible at any time via the contact form or email without affecting the legality of processing based on the consent before the revocation.
11. Data Subject Rights:
You have the opportunity to exercise your "data subject rights" at any time, including:
- Right to information according to Art. 15 GDPR
- Right to correction according to Art. 16 GDPR
- Right to deletion according to Art. 17 GDPR
- Right to restriction of processing according to Art. 18 GDPR
- Right to data portability according to Art. 20 GDPR
- Right to object according to Art. 21 GDPR
If you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us via email at datenschutz@softdecc.com or by postal mail to the address mentioned in point 1.
12. Right to Lodge a Complaint:
In case of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the member state of their habitual residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged violation. This right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.
13. Internal Data Protection Contact:
For questions, suggestions, or comments on data protection, we are at your disposal via email at datenschutz@softdecc.com.
14. Changes:
SoftDeCC reserves the right to change the privacy policies at irregular intervals and will inform you about any significant changes that affect the use of your personal data. The current version can be found here on the website or can be requested from SoftDeCC.
